Care And Cleaning - Kenmore 417.4413 Use & Care Manual

Care and Cleaning

Outside Routine Cleaning
• When washing is completed, wipe top and sides of
washer with a damp cloth. Turn water faucets off to
prevent pressure build-up in the hoses.
• Clean the cabinet with mild soap and water. Never
use harsh, gritty or abrasive cleansers
• If the cabinet becomes stained, clean with diluted
chlorine bleach (1 part bleach to 8 parts water). Rinse
several times with clear water.
• Remove glue residue from tape or labels with a
mixture of warm water and mild detergent. Or, touch
residue with the sticky side of tape.
• When cleaning chrome parts use a window cleaner
with ammonia or mild soap and water.
• Before moving the washer, place a strip of cardboard
or thin fi berboard under the front leveling legs to
prevent damage to the fl oor.
• Use a soft cloth to clean the screen.
• Gently wipe in one direction - top to bottom, or side to
side.
• Cleaners can be used for heavily soiled screens. Ap-
proved cleaners are: glass cleaners or mild soap and
water. Apply fi rst to a soft cloth and then wipe the
screen.
• After using an approved cleaner, ensure all edges and
corners are dry after wiping.
Winterizing Instructions
Follow WINTERIZING
INSTRUCTIONS for cold
weather storage and
care.
IMPORTANT
If the washer is stored in an area where
freezing can occur or moved in freezing
temperatures, follow these winterizing
instructions to prevent damage to the washer:
Instructions for Cleaning LCD Touch Screen
DO
• Spray cleaner directly to the screen
• Apply excessive force to the screen during cleaning.
• Use harsh solvents or abrasive cleaners on the screen
Unapproved cleaners or applicators include: bleach,
drain cleaners, oven cleaners, strong acids, abrasive
towels, brushes, or steel wool.
1 Turn off water supply faucets.
2 Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water from hoses.
3 Plug electrical cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.
4 Add 1 gallon (3.8 L) nontoxic recreational vehicle (RV) antifreeze
to empty wash drum. Close door.
5 Select the Rinse & Spin cycle and deselect Extra Rinse. Press
Start and let the washer drain for 1 minute to drain out all the
water. Not all of the RV antifreeze will be expelled.
6 Press POWER, unplug electrical power cord, dry off drum interior
and close door.
7 Remove dispenser drawer. Drain any water in compartments and
dry compartments. Replace drawer.
8 Store washer in an upright position.
9 To remove antifreeze from washer after storage, perform Clean
Washer cycle as described earlier.
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IMPORTANT
Do not store or place
laundry products on top of
washer at any time. They
can damage the fi nish or
controls.
DON'T
.